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Hotels in Brookstown & Old Salem

Choose historic streets and a slower pace without abandoning downtown.

1 hotel in Brookstown & Old Salem seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 40% less than Expedia.

  • Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center

    Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center

    ★★★
    Axel
    $83 /night
    Expedia
    $139 /night
    $56/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7

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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $160 /night
    Expedia
    $143 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7

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  • The Shaffner Inn

    The Shaffner Inn

    ★★
    Axel
    $192 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 8

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  • Shaffner House

    Shaffner House

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $220 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 8

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  • The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    ★★★
    Axel
    $267 /night
    Expedia
    $261 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7

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#2 of 4 places to stay in Winston-Salem

Axel's take on Brookstown & Old Salem

6.3/10

Choose historic streets and a slower pace without abandoning downtown.

Getting around
7.3
On your doorstep
2.0
Hotels
5.5
Value
6.0
Axel’s verdict
8.2

Brookstown Avenue gives you old mill buildings, independent dining and an easy route into Old Salem's Moravian streets. Around South Main Street, the appeal is preserved houses, gardens, Winkler Bakery and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts—not a row of late-night bars. The Strollway connects this historic southern end with downtown.

Choose it for a history-led weekend or a couple's trip built around slow walks. Visitors discussing short stays repeatedly recommend Old Salem and nearby Brookstown for their character. Downtown remains walkable, but stay farther north for frequent convention-center trips or bar hopping; Reynolda and Wake Forest still call for transport.

Best for
couplesmuseums and culturea quiet stayfamilies
Skip it if
You want several late-night venues outside your door; You need to pop into the convention center repeatedly
Getting around
Walk Old Salem and follow the Strollway downtown; WSTA 104 runs along South Liberty Street and Old Salem Road, with 80/85 farther west on Broad Street; GSO is simplest by taxi or rental car, while CLT is roughly 90 minutes away by car.
After dark
Expect a quieter historic setting than Downtown, with evening dining around Brookstown rather than a continuous nightlife strip.

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The best hotels in Brookstown & Old Salem, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $159 a night.

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What paying more buys

The Historic Brookstown Inn costs considerably more than Hawthorne Inn, buying spacious period rooms, consistently praised service, breakfast and evening treats. Both include parking, so that does not explain the premium. Hawthorne makes more sense if you will be out all day and can live with dated decor.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $94 a night at Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center to $225 at The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    #1 in Brookstown & Old Salem

    The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    A historic mid-range inn in a converted cotton mill near Old Salem

    9.1/10

    Historic character, generous extras and warm service make this inn a standout.

    Why it's here:
    the character-led choice for spacious historic rooms, warm service and generous included food extras
    Accept:
    traditional furnishings, occasional sound transfer, and stairs in some rooms
    • Couples who enjoy historic hotels
    • Visitors exploring Old Salem
    • Travelers seeking generous included extras
    Axel
    $163 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 8

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  2. Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center
    #2 in Brookstown & Old Salem

    Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center

    A practical independent 3-star near downtown and Old Salem

    8.2/10

    A strong downtown value, with clean rooms and friendly staff outweighing dated surroundings.

    Why it's here:
    the cheaper historic-district base, with free parking, practical room appliances and consistently friendly staff
    Accept:
    dated decor, extra-cost breakfast, and recent hot-water complaints
    • college visitors
    • value-minded downtown sightseers
    • business travelers with a car
    Axel
    $83 /night
    Expedia
    $139 /night
    $56/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 7

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Hotels in Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem from $90 a night (3★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $75 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.

Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem hotel prices by date: Axel private rates

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Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem hotel prices in November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
3★ from$180$158$375$166
3★ The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Brookstown & Old Salem$563$382$975$595
3★ Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center · Brookstown & Old Salem$180$158$375$166

Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem hotel prices in December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
3★ from$143$161$168$168$394$174$217
3★ The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Brookstown & Old Salem$261$452$344$283$627$304$345
3★ Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center · Brookstown & Old Salem$143$161$168$168$394$174$217

Brookstown & Old Salem, Winston-Salem hotel prices in January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights
3★ from$166$134$157$158$228$156$155
3★ The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Brookstown & Old Salem$255$216$259$373$490$278$277
3★ Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center · Brookstown & Old Salem$166$134$157$158$228$156$155

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1 hotel in Brookstown & Old Salem seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 40% less than Expedia.

Axel's take on Brookstown & Old Salem: #2 of 4 in Winston-Salem, 6.3/10

Choose historic streets and a slower pace without abandoning downtown. Brookstown & Old Salem combines historic character with the strongest hotel and value scores, but offers fewer dining options and less immediate convention access.

Brookstown Avenue gives you old mill buildings, independent dining and an easy route into Old Salem's Moravian streets. Around South Main Street, the appeal is preserved houses, gardens, Winkler Bakery and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts—not a row of late-night bars. The Strollway connects this historic southern end with downtown.

Choose it for a history-led weekend or a couple's trip built around slow walks. Visitors discussing short stays repeatedly recommend Old Salem and nearby Brookstown for their character. Downtown remains walkable, but stay farther north for frequent convention-center trips or bar hopping; Reynolda and Wake Forest still call for transport.

  • Best for: couples, museums and culture, a quiet stay, families
  • Skip it if: You want several late-night venues outside your door; You need to pop into the convention center repeatedly
  • Getting around: Walk Old Salem and follow the Strollway downtown; WSTA 104 runs along South Liberty Street and Old Salem Road, with 80/85 farther west on Broad Street; GSO is simplest by taxi or rental car, while CLT is roughly 90 minutes away by car.
  • After dark: Expect a quieter historic setting than Downtown, with evening dining around Brookstown rather than a continuous nightlife strip.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $159 a night

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How to choose

What paying more buys

The Historic Brookstown Inn costs considerably more than Hawthorne Inn, buying spacious period rooms, consistently praised service, breakfast and evening treats. Both include parking, so that does not explain the premium. Hawthorne makes more sense if you will be out all day and can live with dated decor. Typical rates with Axel here run from $94 a night at Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center to $225 at The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Brookstown & Old Salem, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 9.1/10, historic mid-range inn in a converted cotton mill near Old Salem. Historic character, generous extras and warm service make this inn a standout. Why it's here: the character-led choice for spacious historic rooms, warm service and generous included food extras. Accept: traditional furnishings, occasional sound transfer, and stairs in some rooms. $163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center 8.2/10, practical independent 3-star near downtown and Old Salem. A strong downtown value, with clean rooms and friendly staff outweighing dated surroundings. Why it's here: the cheaper historic-district base, with free parking, practical room appliances and consistently friendly staff. Accept: dated decor, extra-cost breakfast, and recent hot-water complaints. $83 a night with Axel against $139 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $56 a night less (40%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center · 3-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$83 a night · refundable$139 a night on Expedia$56 a night less (40%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown · 3-star, Fairfield InnDec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$160 a night · non-refundable$143 a night on ExpediaCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
The Shaffner Inn · 2-starNov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$192 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Shaffner House · 4-starNov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$220 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · 3-star, Trademark CollectionDec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$267 a night · non-refundable$261 a night on ExpediaCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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